Date of Award
1-1-2021
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D. in Engineering Science
First Advisor
Prabhakar R. Mantena
Second Advisor
Arunachalam M. Rajendran
Third Advisor
Shan Jiang
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
Current vehicular crashworthy systems and body armor designs are effective in protecting personnel and equipment from disaster due to their energy absorbing characteristics. However, little is understood about how to replicate naturally occurring designs through man-made techniques, and the role of functional grading to further improve the performance of such protective systems. This research investigates an advanced material system analogous to a bio-inspired functionally graded material that will serve as a protective system for the mitigation of dynamic events such as low-velocity impact and/or blast loading.
Recommended Citation
Stoddard, Damian, "Dynamic Characterization of Bio-Inspired Functionally Graded Polymer Infused Metallic Foams for Blast and Impact Hazard Mitigation" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2175.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/2175
Concentration/Emphasis
Mechanical engineering